SpielerPlus wins the 2025 big bang innovation award in the “service innovation” category

The award honors companies that create sustainable added value for their users through innovative services. The distinguished panel of experts particularly praised SpielerPlus’s holistic approach, which provides clubs, teams, and coaches with a digital tool to make the organization of club life simpler, more efficient, and more sustainable.

“This award is a special recognition for us,” says Marcel Hager, CEO of SPM Sportplatz Media, with delight. “We’ve been developing SpielerPlus for many years with a clear goal: to ease the burden on and strengthen amateur and recreational sports through digital solutions. This award shows us that we’re really tapping into the spirit of the times.”

The award’s patron, Brigitte Zypries (former Federal Minister of Economics and Justice), emphasizes the influence of the award winners: “Innovation is the driving force behind competitiveness and social progress. With the BIG BANG INNOVATION Award, we shine a spotlight on achievements that serve as role models and provide impetus for the entire economy.”

SpielerPlus now supports over410,000 teams and more than 4.5 million users across more than 120 sports and is available in 13 languages. The app offers a wide range of features, from scheduling and attendance tracking to communication and document management, as well as digital membership fee and treasury management.

By winning the 2025 Big Bang Innovation Award, SPM Sportplatz Media feels further encouraged in its mission to continue actively shaping the digital transformation of recreational sports.